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San Francisco supervisors approve $6.8 billion budget for fiscal 2011–12
Summary
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the city and countyof San Franciscoconsolidated budget and associated fee ordinances for fiscal 2011—12 after a board process that added about $21.6 million in changes, including roughly $9.3 million for health, youth and human services.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the city's consolidated $6.8 billion budget and related salary and fee ordinances for fiscal year 2011—12.
Budget Chair Supervisor Carmen Chu described the package as the product of a lengthy public process and asked colleagues for their support: "I stand to ask for your support for the 20 eleven-twenty 12 budget," Chu said during the meeting. The board recorded an 11-0 roll call on items 8 through 26, with supervisors voting to pass the ordinances on first reading.
Why it matters: The adoption preserves core public services while reallocating modest additions targeted to health and human services and public safety. During board deliberations members emphasized maintaining essential services,…
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